BONNERS FERRY — A jury trial is underway for a local man accused of inappropriately texting a minor more than a year ago. 

Chase Jerrold Invernon, 30, will face a jury for one count of child enticement after allegedly engaging in sexual conduct online with someone under 16. 

Invernon’s three-day trial began May 15 and is expected to conclude May 17. The charge carries a maximum sentence of 15 years, according to the Idaho Legislature. 

Court documents indicate Invernon sent video messages showing his genitals to a minor under 16 between Dec. 26, 2024 and Feb. 18, 2025. He also allegedly stated in messages that he wanted to engage in sexual acts with the minor. 

As part of the state’s evidence, prosecutors will present screenshots from the alleged victim’s phone, a body camera recording from an interview conducted Feb. 26, 2025 and downloads from Invernon’s Facebook account. 

The trial has been delayed three times prior, with the earliest scheduled for July 16, 2025. 

Three individuals have been subpoenaed to testify. 

Invernon was charged Feb. 19, 2025, for the alleged crimes, where he posted a $50,000 bond April 30 after initially being held without bond. 

He is prohibited from contacting the minor under a no-contact order.